Experience, height, and expert coaching all contributed to the best record a Demon basketball team ever compiled. Seniors Ronnie Rodriguez, Leonard Ortiz, Darrell Espy, and Pat Walker along with junior Roby Wren, comprised the starting line-up that rolled up 17 victories before a loss at Albuquerque High. The Demons rolled over cross town rival St. Mikes 62-49 and 75-50 and captured the Poe Corn Tournament in Roswell with a thrilling 61-59 victory over Roswell-Goddard. Coach Leonard Roybal's forces also captured the Capital City Tournament with a 58-57 squeaker over Los Alamos. In rolling up a 12-2 district 1AAAA record and 29-2 overall mark, Santa Fe earned a berth in the state tournament and came home as the Class AAAA state champion.
Left to Right Ronnie Martinez. Steve Trujlllo, Steve Nuanee. Leonard Ortiz. Darrell Eapy. Roby Wren, Ronnie Rodriguez. Pat Walker, Tom Van Buaklrk. Oreg Baca, David Rodriguez and David Bodelson